Zachary La Fratta

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Diagnostic hearing evaluations and interventions for both pediatrics and adults
Expertise in hearing aids, bone-conduction devices, and Hearing Assistive Technologies (HAT)
Focus on Pediatric Amplification Interprofessional Collaboration (PAIC) in preschool setting
Clinical supervision and teaching

Biography

Zac La Fratta, Au.D., CCC-A serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University, within the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. His role encompasses providing clinical education and overseeing diagnostic and intervention services from infancy to adulthood at the M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic. Additionally Dr. La Fratta teaches a graduate level pediatric audiology course.

Education

Au.D., Gallaudet University, 2013
Post-baccalaureate in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, 2009
B.S., George Mason University, 1998
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
Licensed Audiologist, State of Indiana
Direct Service Provider, Indiana First Steps
Participating Provider, Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI)

Social Media Accounts

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Member of SLHS DEI Committee

Current Courses

SLHS 56300 - Pediatric Audiology

Professional Affiliations

American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
Indiana Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ISHA)
Educational Audiology Association (EAA)
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) - Board Member, 2010-2013